1. Justified Colonialism in North America?
Colonies, Mercantilism, and Conflict

2. Great Big World
Exploration of 16th and 17th century revealed the world was much bigger than expected
Opportunities to make money$$$$$$$$$$
Started a race to claim land

3. The aggressive building of an empire
Imperialism
The aggressive building of an empire

4. All about the Benjamins
The race for wealth was the driving force behind Imperialism
Requires colonialism
(One country populates and controls lands outside of its own boarders)

5. Market Economy
An economy in which the prices of goods vary according to supply and demand
Trade between countries benefits buyer and seller

6. Mercantilists Mercantilists Supported Imperialism!
Supported a Fixed economy because setting prices of goods helped them make more money
Trade was like war and only one side wins
Having colonies allowed prices to be controlled throughout an empire
Made money by increasing exports and limiting imports

7. By the 17th century all European nations worked to build colonies to create an empire to make themselves rich
The sun never sets on the British Empire!

8. Spain and Portugal
The first to establish trade and claim territories overseas
Decided to divide up the world outside of Europe between them

9. Spanish Colonies
By mid 18th Century (1750s) Spain had the largest empire in the Americas
from South America all the way to what is now British Columbia

10. Controlling Land Claims
Building permanent successful colonies was the only true way to establish territorial claims
Spain was not effective in establishing colonies

11. Dutch West India Company
Dutch West India Company was a trade company used to establish new settlements to aid trade and colonization
established New Netherland along the Hudson River 1624

12. Dutch West India Company
Dutch colonies were proprietary colonies
Operated by companies licensed by the Dutch government. Established to make money$$$$$$
Major Interests
Establish a fur trade like the French further North
Fulfill its obligations to encourage and support Dutch Settlements

13. Thirteen Colonies
Beginning of 18th century, three sets of colonies emerged at the Atlantic coast of North America which became known as the Thirteen Colonies
developed around the Dutch colony
Controlled by the British